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Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) •...
The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. •...
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
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• Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. • Zum Installieren, Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß...
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra. • Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto.
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E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. • Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración.
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
“Undetermined problems” on page 37. Notes: • The Symptom-to-FRU index is not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all Lenovo computers. • If you have both an error message and an incorrect audio response, diagnose the error message first.
Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted. Do the following: 1. Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating system programs, format the hard disk drive.
1962 No operating system found. Boot This error occurs only after the sequence will automatically repeat. POST is completed. Press any key to repeat boot sequence. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
8998 Not enough shadow RAM resources This error message is displayed for OPTION ROM, not all devices when the shadow RAM resources initialized. Suggest to remove some for option ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI If the legacy option ROM is mode in BIOS setup.
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RPL computer cannot access programs from its own hard 1. If the network administrator is using LCCM Hybrid disk. RPL, check the startup sequence: a. First device - network b. Second device - hard disk 2. Hard disk drive IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Message/Symptom FRU/Action RPL computer does not RPL from server 1. Check the startup sequence. 2. Check the network adapter LED status. Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4.
– Ensure that the Optane memory is not damaged. Check the Optane memory using diagnostic tools. The computer beeps multiple times before Ensure that no keys are stuck. the operating system starts up. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Audio problems Problem Solution • If you are using powered external speakers that have an On/Off control, ensure that: – The On/Off control is set to the On position. – The speaker power cable is connected to a properly grounded, functional ac electrical outlet.
• Enable the Wi-Fi feature in Windows Settings. 1. Open the Start menu. 2. Click Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Wi-Fi. 3. Enable the Wi-Fi feature. • Update or reinstall the Wi-Fi driver. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Problem Solution • Enable the Bluetooth feature in UEFI BIOS. • Enable all Bluetooth devices. 1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu. 2. Click Device Manager. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation if prompted. 3. Expand Bluetooth to display all Bluetooth devices. Right-click each Bluetooth device, and then click Enable device.
Change or Uninstall. • Right-click a blank area on the taskbar and open Task Manager. The free memory space is insufficient. Then, end some tasks you are not performing. • Install additional memory modules. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Storage drive problems Problem Solution • Ensure that the signal cables and power cables for all the storage drives are connected correctly. • Ensure that the computer is configured correctly to support the storage drives. Some or all storage drives are missing from –...
The data on your computer might be deleted during the recovery process. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Restore system files and settings to an earlier point 1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons. 2. Click Recovery ➙ Open System Restore. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. Restore your files from a backup Note: If you use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup, ensure that you backed up your data earlier with the tool.
Download and install the latest driver by one of the following methods: • From Lenovo Vantage: Open Lenovo Vantage to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package.
• FRUs: Refer to parts that must be installed or replaced only by trained service technicians. If customers choose to replace the FRUs by themselves, the product warranty might be affected. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Wi-Fi card shield Rear Wi-Fi antenna cover M.2 solid-state drive bracket Computer cover Power cord Mouse Keyboard For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
External options You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When installing an external option, see Chapter 3 “Product overview” on page 29 to identify the required connector.
1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover. 3. Remove the power cord. See “Power cord” on page 53. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Remove the screws, and then remove the computer cover by sliding it out. 5. Install the computer cover and secure the cover with the screws. 6. Reconnect the power cord and all other disconnected cables to the computer. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
2. Remove the power cord. See “Power cord” on page 53. 3. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 54. 4. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs as shown. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Remove the front bezel. 6. Align the new front bezel with the holes on the front of the chassis. 7. Close the bezel and attach the tabs. 8. Reinstall all removed parts. 9. Place the computer in an upright position. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer.
4. Disconnect the power button cable from the system board. 5. Disconnect the card reader cable (if any) from the system board. 6. Press the tabs. 7. Remove the power button and disconnect the power connector. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Remove the front I/O bracket. 9. Install the front I/O bracket. 10. Install the power button. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the storage drive. 4. Remove the screws securing the storage drive to the storage drive bay assembly. 5. Remove the storage drive from the storage drive bay. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Install the new storage drive into the storage drive bay. 7. Screw the storage drive back into the storage drive bay. 8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the storage drive. 9. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer.
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5. Release the latch on the storage drive bay and pull slightly. 6. Slide the storage drive bay towards the front of the case and rotate it away from the case. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Remove the storage drive bay from the case. 8. Remove the storage drive. Notes: The storage drive will vary depending on your model: • If your model has a 2.5-inch storage drive, see “2.5–inch storage drive (for selected models)” on page •...
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• If your model has a 2.5-inch storage drive, follow step on the illustration. 13. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. 3.5–inch storage drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 56 4. Remove the storage drive bay. See “Storage drive bay” on page 61. 5. If available in your model, remove the 3.5-inch storage drive. See “3.5–inch storage drive” on page 65. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Slide each storage drive rubber and pull away from storage drive bay. 7. Insert each new storage drive rubber and secure into storage drive bay. 8. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer.
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6. Disconnect the data cables and power cables for optical drive and storage drive. 7. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. 8. Remove the storage drive bracket. 9. Install the new storage drive bracket and pivot the drive bay assemble downward. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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10. Reinstall all removed parts. 11. Place the computer in an upright position. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
5. Remove the storage drive bay. See “Storage drive bay” on page 61. 6. Remove the M.2 mounting screw holding the M.2 solid-state drive in place. 7. Pivot the M.2 solid-state drive upward. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive from the M.2 slot. 9. Install the new M.2 solid-state drive in the M.2 slot. 10. Press down on the M.2 solid-state drive. 11. Screw in the M.2 mounting screw. 12. Reinstall all removed parts. 13.
If the coin-cell battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The coin-cell battery contains a small amount of harmful substance. To avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery away from fire.
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6. Disengage the latch. 7. Remove the coin-cell battery. 8. Install the new coin-cell battery and secure it with the latch. 9. Reinstall all removed parts. 10. Place the computer in an upright position. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 54. 4. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 56. 5. Remove the storage drive bay. See “Storage drive bay” on page 61. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Disengage the tabs on the memory modules. 7. Remove the memory module. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
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10. Reinstall all removed parts. 11. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Card reader Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 56. 3.
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8. Reinstall all removed parts. 9. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Thermal sensor Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 56. 3.
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9. Remove the screws holding the PCI-Express card and the PCI-Express card bracket together. 10. Pull the PCI-Express card bracket away from the PCI-Express card. 11. Install the new PCI-Express card into the PCI-Express card bracket. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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12. Screw in the PCI-Express card to the PCI-Express card bracket. 13. Install the PCI-Express card into the PCI-Express slot, pressing down until you hear the a pop from the tab. 14. Close the latch. 15. Reinstall all removed parts. 16.
6. Remove the PCI-Express card holder from the storage drive bay. 7. Install the new PCI-Express card holder onto the storage drive bay. 8. Make sure that the PCI-Express card holder tabs are fully latched into the storage drive bay. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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9. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
3. Remove the storage drive bracket. See “Storage drive bracket” on page 67. 4. Remove the screw, and then remove the Wi-Fi card cover. 5. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antennas from the Wi-Fi card. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Remove the Wi-Fi card. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
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9. Install the Wi-Fi card cover and then install the screw. 10. Reinstall all removed parts. 11. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Front Wi-Fi antenna Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 56. 3.
3. Remove the rear Wi-Fi antenna cover. 4. Disconnect rear antenna cable from Wi-Fi card, and then remove the rear antenna. 5. Install the rear antenna and connect the rear antenna to the Wi-Fi card. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Install the rear Wi-Fi antenna cover. 7. Reinstall all removed parts. 8. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
7. Install the system fan and install the fan rubber. 8. Reinstall all the removed parts. 9. Reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Rear fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 56. 3.
Microprocessor heatsink and fan assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. The heatsink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
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• You may have to gently twist the heatsink to free it from the microprocessor. 8. Install the new heatsink and fan. 9. Screw in the heatsink mounting screws. 10. Plug the fan power cable into the system board. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
11. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Microprocessor Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
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9. Install the new microprocessor. 10. Close the microprocessor retainer. 11. Lock the microprocessor retainer. 12. Reinstall all removed parts. 13. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
6. Remove the storage drive bracket. See “Storage drive bracket” on page 67. 7. Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board. 8. Press the power supply assembly tab to release. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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9. Remove the power supply assembly. 10. Install the new power supply assembly. 11. Screw in the power supply assembly mounting screws. 12. Connect the power cable into the system board. Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
8. Remove the Wi-Fi card. See “Wi-Fi card” on page 84. 9. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. Note: Carefully handle the system board by its edges. IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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10. Install the new system board into the chassis by aligning the eight screw holes in the new system board with the corresponding mounting studs on the chassis. Then, install the eight screws to secure the new system board. 11. Reinstall all parts that you have removed one by one in the reversed sequence as you remove them. Refer to the information that you have noted down and the related topics in “Removing and installing hardware”...
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